Looking for the perfect BC venue for your 2023 or 2024 wedding?? These are truly just the top of the list of our favourites! Emerald Lake Lodge Perfect for elopements or intimate weddings. The scenic view from the front steps & all around the lake truly is picture perfect! Located just west of Lake Louise & Banff, it's a beautiful lodge & should be on the top of your list if you live in Alberta but want a BC mountain filled wedding day. Emerald Lake Lodge is picturesque & books out 12 months in advance for weddings, & 6 months for elopements. The Pipe Shop Located in Nort ..read more

If you want to skip the big party, but still celebrate in style - an elopement is what you've been looking for! With the trend of elopements & intimate weddings continuing to take a front seat since the pandemic, we wanted to design this luxury elopement that had all the beautiful details a full wedding may have. Hosted at The Malcolm Hotel in Canmore, AB, which is a luxury hotel in the Canadian Rockies. Every moment was shot with the beautiful Rockies in the background. Whether Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise or beyond to BC - the Rocky Mountains are the perfect location for your elopement! A ..read more

Because you shouldn't have to do this alone! So let's talk about those 6 reasons why you should hire a wedding planner for your wedding! 1. Let's save you time! An average wedding takes 500 hours to plan - it's our full time job to do this, so we're putting our best efforts towards your wedding, not the left overs after a long day at work. 2. We know the best tried & true vendors & the new up & coming ones too! 3. Unique venues - tented, national parks - we know the tricks 4. We help you create a budget & stick to it! 5. There are always obstacles - the difference is we've been ..read more

Dried florals are here to stay! But that doesn't mean boho has to be without colours!! We've been working on several designs over the past months that are not only boho - think dried florals galore! But with colourful touches in some way. This tablescape inspo came from these designs. Neutral palettes are wonderful, but sometimes the trend can be overdone. So bring in a colour, or range of tones that you love. Whether through napkins, candles, or stationery, minimalist colour is a trend that is up & coming. And one we're very excited for! So for now, while we wait for our weddings this yea ..read more

Calgary, AB Private Hangar Elopement Inspiration Featured This editorial elopement inspiration came from any classic James Bond movie - classy, sexy, with private planes & sports cars galore! But even more so - with the shift away from the many boho palettes we’ve seen over the last two years, we wanted to create a monochromatic palette with trending elements like baby’s breath, modern dresses, & neon signs. Putting together these two inspirations (007 & monochromatic) created a styled shoot that had everything 2022 & 2023 designs are heading for! The vendors came together to ..read more

When I was approached to help with the design for a picnic proposal, I was all in! To be involved at the beginning of someone's forever is quite the honour. I knew I had to pour all I could into making this the perfect day. Of course, the groom-to-be asked that it not be "too over the top" so he wouldn't feel awkward - he's more of the laid back type. Which was totally okay for me! As the design came together, there were small touches that made it personal to the two of them. A champagne bottle with the label saying "will you marry me", to a Polaroid camera filled with film for quick snapped ..read more

Fall brings out so many beautiful tones & this tablescape was inspired by those! After finding this amazing tablecloth, the rest of the design began to come to life. Because I wanted to focus on the tones that the tablecloth had, I would bring it with me to each store as I collected each design element. Patterned tablecloths are making a major comeback, & I'm obsessed!! I knew I wanted to bring in some earthy elements. By having wood candlestick holders & a jute charger, the earthiness grounded the rest of this design. I played with a few ideas for flatware, but the brassy/gold ton ..read more

Hot tips coming at you! We love tablescapes, and even more so, we love finding new ways to style trending items! Acrylics are coming in HOT this 2022/23 season, and for good reason! The texture is luxe, modern & chic. The versatility is unmatched. And our personal favourite - vendors like Prairie Furnishings & Decor offer rental options! Check out the blog post of our styled shoot that we did with them this past spring! 1. Half Arch 2. Semi Circle 3. Arch Upside Down 4. Half Circle Whatever the style - it's clear how much impact the acrylic signage adds to a design! Check out this IG ..read more

Looking for a wedding venue for your Summer 2023 wedding & beyond?? Check out our favourite 5 newer wedding venues in Alberta! Tin Roof Wedding Venue Located just outside of Lacombe, AB, this beautiful new venue is bright & filled with all the natural light you can dream of! The versatility of the all white venue is perfect for all your design dreams. Whether soft & romantic, or modern monochromatic, the Tin Roof Wedding Venue will accent your design! You already know how much we love 52 North Venue! Our first styled shoot was shot here, so it holds a special space in our hearts ..read more

4 Tips for Planning Your Alberta Wedding in 2022 & 2023 1. Make Prompt Decisions on Venues and Vendors Vendors are booking up faster than before. Most of the primary vendors are booking up to 14-18 months in advance! Inquire & send a deposit to secure a date - especially with the vendors that are on your dream list! 2. Adjust Expectations for Your Wedding Budget With inflation costs rising, & supply & demand also increasing, hard good costs are increasing to offset these changes! Remember, some of the weddings booked in 2022 & 2023 have been booked since 2020! Everything, a ..read more